AI Skill Report Card
Finding Sewing Patterns
Quick Start13 / 15
Given a messy list of search results (like a Google Search dump), filter and rank them into a short, actionable shortlist:
- Deduplicate repeated listings from the same source
- Separate free vs. paid patterns
- Flag skill level (beginner/intermediate/advanced) based on title cues
- Present top 5-8 picks with source, price, and why it stands out
Recommendation▾
Add a second example showing a different craft type (e.g., doll clothes) to demonstrate generalizability beyond bunnies
Workflow14 / 15
Progress:
- Parse raw search result text into discrete listings (title, source, price)
- Deduplicate identical or near-identical entries (same title/source pair)
- Classify each as Free or Paid (note price if paid)
- Classify by format: PDF pattern, printable template, video tutorial, blog tutorial
- Infer skill level from keywords ("easy", "beginner", "simple" = beginner; "advanced techniques", multi-piece = intermediate+)
- Group by theme/variant (felt vs. plush/stuffed, ragdoll vs. amigurumi-style, clothed vs. simple)
- Rank by: reputable source, free-first (unless paid adds clear value like video+PDF bundle), completeness (pattern + tutorial vs. pattern only)
- Output shortlist with 1-line rationale per pick
- Offer to deep-dive into any single pick (full steps, materials list)
Recommendation▾
Include a short template for the deep-dive output mentioned in the workflow's last step
Examples15 / 20
Example 1: Input: Raw scraped list of 80+ bunny sewing pattern search results mixing free blogs, Etsy paid listings, YouTube videos, and roundup articles.
Output:
TOP PICKS (Free, Beginner-Friendly):
1. "Free Bunny Doll Pattern" - Red Ted Art — simple kid-friendly template, well-known craft site
2. "VERY EASY Easter Bunny Sewing Pattern" - Quiet Life Farm — explicitly beginner-labeled
3. "Free felt bunny pattern for hand-sewing" - SewToy — felt-specific, no machine needed
ROUNDUP ARTICLES (use to browse more options):
- "33+ Bunny Sewing Patterns [FREE]" - Hello Sewing
- "50+ Stuffed bunny sewing patterns" - Swoodson Says
- "20 FREE Bunny Plush Patterns" - SewingSupport.com
VIDEO TUTORIALS:
- "How To Sew a Bunny Doll || FREE PATTERN" - Lisa Pay (YouTube) — good if you prefer visual, step-by-step guidance
WORTH PAYING FOR (if free isn't enough):
- Daisy Ragdoll Bunny PDF - Ballwool ($5.99) — beginner-labeled, includes clothes pattern
- Bunny Sewing Pattern: 3 Sizes book - Amazon — multiple sizes + video tutorial bundled
SKIP: Duplicate/near-identical DailyDoll Shop and SewToy listings appeared 4-5x each — same pattern, not new options.
Recommendation▾
Add a brief section on handling edge cases like broken links, paywalled previews, or patterns with no skill-level cues
Best Practices
- Prioritize sources with recognizable craft-blog branding (Red Ted Art, Melly Sews, Swoodson Says, SewCanShe) — these tend to be well-tested and have clear instructions.
- Treat "roundup" articles (e.g., "33+ Bunny Patterns") as meta-resources, not single patterns — recommend them separately as a way to browse more, not as a direct pick.
- For paid patterns, only recommend if they add clear value over free options: multiple sizes, included clothing, video + PDF bundle, or notably higher production quality.
- Note format explicitly (PDF, printable, hand-sew vs. machine-sew) since it affects tool/material needs.
- Collapse near-duplicate listings from the same shop (e.g., same Etsy/DailyDoll Shop pattern appearing many times) into one entry.
Common Pitfalls
- Don't present all 80+ raw results — that's not curation, it's just forwarding noise.
- Don't recommend a paid pattern when a free one from a reputable source covers the same skill level and output.
- Don't ignore skill-level mismatches — a "simple felt hand-sew" result isn't a good fit if the person wants a multi-piece clothed ragdoll.
- Don't treat video-only tutorials and downloadable PDF patterns as equivalent — call out the difference since it affects usability.